San Benito County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving San Benito County, California don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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San Benito County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in San Benito County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 129 significant power outages in San Benito County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 23–24, 2025) came when high winds left 12,335 customers (46.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 53rd of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in San Benito County has risen recently: about 3 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 2,472 customers (9.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 23–24, 2025 | 12,335(46.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 1, 2018 | 9,405(35.2%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Sep 6–9, 2020 | 6,709(25.1%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jan 29, 2024 | 6,129(23%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 26, 2025 | 5,289(19.8%) | 1 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in San Benito County?
Electric companies with service territory in San Benito County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Central Coast Community Energy | — | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in California. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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San Benito County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in San Benito County right now?
No outages are currently reported for San Benito County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves San Benito County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Central Coast Community Energy provide electric service in San Benito County, California.
What was the worst power outage in San Benito County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 23–24, 2025. It peaked at 12,335 customers without power (46.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in San Benito County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 129 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "San Benito County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/san-benito-county